Explore Seattle Southside

Explore Seattle Southside, a dynamic organization in the heart of SeaTac, is seeking a skilled and innovative Social Media Manager to join our Marketing & Communications Team.

We are looking for a professional who can seamlessly blend creative flair with analytical prowess, developing and executing cutting-edge social media strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Content Strategy and Execution:
   • Plan and optimize content for social media accounts.
   • Increase followers, engagement, impressions, and key metrics across various platforms.
2. Platform Management:
   • Manage day-to-day posts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, and X.
   • Monitor emerging trends and platforms to stay ahead in the social media landscape.
3. Analytics and Reporting:
   • Develop and send regular reports on content performance.
   • Derive business insights from social media metrics.
4. Campaign Coordination:
   • Advise on paid social campaigns aligning with marketing initiatives.
   • Collaborate on the yearly editorial calendar and support branded content initiatives.
5. Content Creation:
   • Execute content creation through photography/video and editing.
   • Collaborate with business partners, content teams, and independently gather content weekly.
6. Skill Requirements:
   • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
   • 3-5 years of experience managing social media profiles and campaigns.
   • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
   • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or other editing software.
   • In-depth knowledge of social media platforms, analytics, and management tools.
   • Experience in deriving business insights from social media metrics.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Seattle Southside community and tourism assets.
• Experience in hospitality, service, or travel industries.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS).

Traits We Value:

• Creative, diplomatic, proactive, and energetic personality.
• Positive attitude, self-direction, and strong project management skills.
• Ability to identify digital marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation.

Application Process: Candidates passing the initial phone screen will be required to complete an at-home exercise assessing working knowledge and creativity. Please include a link to your portfolio or previous examples of relevant work.

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